Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Audi A4 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 610'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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